LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 9XG
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ← LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to LTE Group (Novus Campus 3), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 16 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Growing Out Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| HMP Northumberland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Cafe 16 - Kier Mobile caterer | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Elpha Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Hazelmead Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Broomhill Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Heatherdale RCH Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about LTE Group (Novus Campus 3)
What is LTE Group (Novus Campus 3)'s food hygiene rating?
LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 24 March 2026.
Is LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) last inspected?
LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at LTE Group (Novus Campus 3)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects LTE Group (Novus Campus 3) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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